SINGAPORE (Dec 18): DBS Research has an “overweight” rating on the Singapore plantation sector with Bumitama Agri, First Resources (FR) and Wilmar as its top “buy” picks. “Amid the lack of significant ... ( read original story ...)
25% of Singaporean mums are willing to give up their career for their family
You are not alone if you are thinking of quitting your job for your family. A global survey by HSBC found a quarter of Singapore’s working women are choosing motherhood over career. Overall, in Asia, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Discounting Award Tickets on U.S. Non-Stop Flights (Great Availability, Too)
Singapore offers good award space to members using KrisFlyer miles KrisFlyer miles are easy to come by, since they’re a transfer partner of American Express, Chase, Citibank, and Capital One With Sing... ( read original story ...)
Athletics: 2018 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Reaches New Heights With World Class Race Weekend
Five new champions and one back-to-back winner were crowned across the strongest-ever elite, local and elite wheelchair categories. In their SCSM debut, 24-year-old Joshua Kipkorir (KEN) and 38-year-o... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Savings Bonds open to Supplementary Retirement Scheme funds from Feb 2019
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): Starting from Feb 1 next year ... SRS is a voluntary scheme operated by DBS/POSB, OCBC and UOB to encourage individuals to save for retirement, over and above their Central Provide... ( read original story ...)
End your year with a bang at a buffet: Here’s where to feast with a UOB festive deal
Once you’ve had your fill, kick back with a beer or two as you take in the gorgeous Singapore skyline. UOB Cardmembers perks: 50% off every 2nd adult for festive dinner buffet from 21 – 24 & 28 – 31 D... ( read original story ...)
Asean IPO activity may rebound in 2019, depending on these factors
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): After a lacklustre 2018, Asean markets stand a chance of seeing higher levels of initial public offering (IPO) activity next year – but only if there is a turnaround in economic fu... ( read original story ...)
Worst is over for Singapore shipyards but still a long way to complete recovery: UOB Kay Hian
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining a “market weight” rating on Singapore’s shipyards, with Sembcorp Industries (SCI) as its preferred pick. The research house has a “buy” call on SCI with ... ( read original story ...)
3 defensive consumer stocks to ride out near-term headwinds
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining a “market weight” rating on Singapore’s shipyards, with Sembcorp Industries (SCI) as its preferred pick. The research house has a “buy” call on SCI with ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, Halcyon Agri launch digital trading marketplace for sustainable rubber
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): DBS Bank and Halcyon Agri Corporation on Monday announced a partnership to launch a digital marketplace for the trading of sustainably processed natural rubber. The HeveaConnect di... ( read original story ...)
How Cheap Is The Singapore Stock Market Currently?
The Singapore stock market benchmark, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), has tumbled 1.3% so far for the month. With such weakness surrounding the local stock market, investors might be thinking: “H... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Tipped To Open Under Pressure
The Singapore stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 50 points or 1.7 percent. The Straight Times Index now rests just above the 3,075-p... ( read original story ...)
A Look at Some of the Cheapest Shares in Singapore’s Stock Market Right Now
In a recent article here, we saw that there were 112 net-net stocks, as of 14 December 2018. To understand what a net-net stock is, you can head here. In this article, let’s look at 20 of those cheape... ( read original story ...)
7 in 10 Singapore women worry about affordable healthcare after retirement
About 74% of Singapore working-age women are concerned about their ability to pay for their own care or medical bills when they reach retirement, making them more worried compared to their global peer... ( read original story ...)
The Best Debit Cards in Singapore (2019)
spend $400/month for 4% rebate UOB Debit Card / Direct Visa Debit Card Earn SMART ... The DBS Visa Debit Card has my vote for being the one of the best debit cards in Singapore. You get 5% cashback fo... ( read original story ...)
Boutique private bank carves out a niche
The enterprise, with its boutique private banking model, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in Singapore, and its drive in Asia shows no sign of abating, with recent changes a clear signal of intent. ... ( read original story ...)